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The panel's written decision says texters who knowingly send a message to someone driving can bear some legal responsibility if the text causes distraction that leads to a collision.
Read More →The state also increased penalties on drivers whose behind-the-wheel use of an electronic device leads to collisions.
Read More →Kentucky’s Governor Steve Beshear has directed the state’s Transportation Cabinet to assess penalty points on the licenses of drivers who are cited and found to have violated Kentucky’s law against texting while driving.
Read More →The crackdown, announced by the Washington State Patrol, will be in effect through Aug. 23.
Read More →The governor signs two bills aimed at discouraging the use of cell phones and other handheld electronic devices while driving.
Read More →The Governors Highway Safety Association releases a report examining how states are addressing the problem of distracted driving. Today, 47 states and the District of Columbia have specific laws aimed at preventing the problem.
Read More →New Hawaii laws require seat belts for both front and back seat occupants, and prohibit texting while driving.
Read More →Whether using a voice-to-text app or texting manually, drivers will see their response time double when they're engaged in texting. The distraction level is essentially the same, according to a study conducted by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.
Read More →The agency encourages manufacturers to limit distraction risks associated with electronic devices in their vehicles, including web-connected systems.
Read More →A total of 71% of employers have policies, but only 32% are confident that current enforcement is effective, according to a new survey from Aegis Mobility.
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